Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- 62 Low Petergate
- Fishergate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Ripon College for Women
- Alcuin of York
- The Multangular Tower
- Fairfax House
- The Basilica
- The Medieval Abbey
- Norman Window Frame
- Micklegate Bar
- Bronze weights
- St William's Shrine
- Church of St Olave
- The First Railway Station